Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) Installation - Level 3 - 603/7790/2 - (LCL)
Develop the knowledge and practical skills required to install, commission and maintain air source heat pump (ASHP) systems. This Level 3 qualification is designed for building engineering professionals looking to expand into renewable heating technologies. Covering heat pump systems and non-refrigerant circuits, you'll develop skills in installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and fault diagnosis.
Description
The LCL Awards Level 3 qualification in the Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump Systems is designed for appropriately experienced building engineering, heating and plumbing professionals who want to develop specialist skills in renewable heating technology.
Throughout the course, you'll develop your understanding of heat pump technology, system components, efficiency, system design, hydraulic arrangements, domestic hot water requirements and heat pump controls.
You'll also develop practical skills in planning, installing, testing, commissioning, servicing and maintaining Air Source Heat Pump systems, with the qualification focused on the non-refrigerant circuits associated with the installation.
Specialist renewable heating training: this qualification is intended for learners who already have suitable Building Engineering sector competence rather than those starting a heating or plumbing career from scratch.
1. Is this course right for you?
This course may be suitable if you are:
- A heating or plumbing professional looking to develop Air Source Heat Pump skills.
- A Building Engineering professional expanding into renewable heating technologies.
- An experienced installer looking to develop specialist heat pump knowledge.
- Working with domestic heating and hot water systems and looking to broaden your technical skillset.
- Interested in developing competence in ASHP installation, commissioning and maintenance.
- Looking to progress further within low-carbon and renewable heating.
Already working in heating or Building Engineering? This course builds on existing technical competence and develops the additional knowledge needed to work with Air Source Heat Pump systems.
2. Why take this qualification?
Air Source Heat Pump systems introduce different design, control and operating considerations from conventional heating systems, so installers need to understand how the complete system works rather than focusing only on the heat pump unit itself.
This qualification develops the technical and practical knowledge needed to plan, install, commission and maintain ASHP systems within the scope of the qualification.
By completing this qualification you'll:
- Develop your understanding of Air Source Heat Pump technology.
- Learn the principles of heat pump system design and selection.
- Understand hydraulic arrangements and hot water system considerations.
- Develop practical installation skills for non-refrigerant circuits.
- Learn how to test and commission ASHP systems.
- Develop routine servicing, maintenance and fault diagnosis knowledge.
- Broaden your existing heating skills into renewable heating technology.
3. What you'll learn
During the course you'll develop knowledge and practical skills in areas including:
- Air Source Heat Pump technology and key system components.
- Heat pump operating characteristics and system arrangements.
- Heat pump efficiency and system selection.
- Principles of heat pump system design.
- Domestic hot water cylinder selection and associated design considerations.
- Hydraulic system design principles.
- Heat pump controls.
- Planning and preparation for installation.
- Installation of Air Source Heat Pump units and non-refrigerant circuits.
- Testing and commissioning procedures.
- Routine servicing and maintenance.
- Fault diagnosis.
- Customer handover and guidance on system operation.
4. What's Included?
Your training includes:
- ✓ Tutor-led training in Air Source Heat Pump technology.
- ✓ Heat pump system design and selection principles.
- ✓ Hydraulic and domestic hot water system considerations.
- ✓ Practical installation training for non-refrigerant circuits.
- ✓ Testing and commissioning procedures.
- ✓ Routine servicing and maintenance knowledge.
- ✓ Fault diagnosis training.
- ✓ Customer handover guidance.
- ✓ Knowledge and practical assessment.
- ✓ LCL Awards certification upon successful completion.
5. Entry Requirements
This qualification is designed for learners who already have appropriate competence within the Building Engineering sector.
Learners should hold a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualification in Building Engineering that includes current Water Regulations / Water Byelaws competence, or an accepted equivalent.
Kelly Energy Training will review your qualifications and experience before registration to confirm that you meet the entry requirements.
New to plumbing or heating? This is not an entry-level Building Engineering qualification. If you're unsure whether your existing qualifications meet the requirements, contact Kelly Energy Training before booking.
6. Assessment
Assessment requires you to demonstrate both technical knowledge and practical competence relating to Air Source Heat Pump systems.
You'll be assessed on areas including system principles, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and fault diagnosis within the non-refrigerant scope of the qualification.
The assessment is designed to check both your understanding of heat pump systems and your ability to apply the required procedures in practice.
7. Where can this qualification lead?
This qualification can support experienced Building Engineering and heating professionals who want to develop specialist competence in the installation and maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump systems.
Depending on your existing qualifications, experience and career goals, further development may include:
- Further heat pump system design and renewable heating training.
- Domestic hot water and unvented hot water systems training.
- Water Regulations training.
- Energy efficiency and low-carbon heating development.
- Further specialist Building Engineering qualifications.
Considering MCS-related work?
This qualification can contribute to demonstrating relevant technical competence, but completing the course does not by itself provide MCS certification. Businesses and installers must still meet the separate requirements of the applicable MCS certification scheme.